The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 23, 2024

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Samantha Flavell

One issue, two perspectives: SNAP program promotes drug abuse

Recently, the Trump Administration introduced a SNAP food change, in which recipients for welfare and food stamps will have to meet certain requirements for eligibility to continue receiving them. This policy will require those who seek welfare assistance and food…

Hypnosis given bad reputation

“You are getting sleepy” is a quote that quickly stirs up several images. We picture a cartoon-ish man waving a pocket watch in front of someone’s face and making them cluck like a chicken at the snap of a finger….

One issue, two perspectives: Money from SNAP least of our concerns

With a White House and Congress controlled by Republicans, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is finally in their crosshairs. State lawmakers and bitter uncles have long complained about the freeloading “welfare queens” sucking America’s tax reserve dry by spending their…

Media does not cause violent acts

Video games become a part of life generally at an early age and tend to stick for many years. They can range from innocent games such as “Mario Kart” or “Monkey Ball” to more intense games like “Call of Duty.”…

Marijuana not criminalized for public safety

It is April 20, which is, of course, the infamous “stoner holiday” in the U.S. and abroad. This “4/20,” take a moment to reflect on why marijuana is illegal and what that means for the U.S. Marijuana was made illegal…

Staff Editorial

With this issue of The Oswegonian, we come to a close for the 2017-2018 school year. The Oswegonian staff would like to thank our readers for supporting us. This organization is comprised of students doing what they love: reporting, taking…

Regin brings ability for lacrosse, athleticism, to help rebuilding program

The final score for the Oswego State women’s lacrosse team may have shown team domination against SUNY New Paltz after a 14-5 win, but that was not the headline. Brigid Regin, a junior midfielder, scored seven goals all by herself…

Boyd returns, sparks run to North Dakota

This past weekend, the Oswego State club men’s roller hockey team competed in Fargo, North Dakota, for a chance to win its first national championship. The season started the weekend of Oct. 7 in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, with three exhibition games….

Campus Recreation Report: dodgeball action

Dodgeball has been heating up with a brand new week filled with more ducking and dodging action. In the first game of the week in the men’s recreational league, Fishsticks fell to Beef Brisket by a final score of 3-1,…

Bad weather prevents outdoor practice; golf still competitive

Golf in the Northeast is an annual frustration and adjustment in terms of course conditions and the amount practice the players get going into competition. Something that Oswego State golfers and its regional competitors are accustomed to by now, but…